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The "Today I did something to my car" thread

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  • #9212
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    Today I replaced the four lock nuts with just standard wheel nuts. So I'm very happy to say goodbye to the lock nuts they were a pain as they were severely worn and I knew that I would have hassle at some stage with them. Ford wanted 10 euro a wheel nuts so 40 quid. Got four delivered for 9 euro all in from uk and they fit perfect :) Temperature sensor on the way hopefully ill get it Monday that will be another thing fixed :)
    Also gave it a quick wash. Will give it a proper clean from head to toe next week when I finish my exams only one left :)


  • #9213
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    Meh.... Generic update....

    Tried to clean some wheels

    Before
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    Somewhat before and after
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    Need a lot more work....

    Onto the 406. Oblig oil change every 6k miles
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    Then had a random moment.... I know, I'll change my boot trim! :)
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    And sure while I have that off..... I'll change the carpet for the pocketed version!
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    But that gave me access to the dent..... Out with some hammers
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    Meh, it'll do
    Image648.jpg

    The finished result, before I put my toolbox and 38a back in!
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    Random drive by vid
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaR0uqUyMrQ


    I hope this weather keeps up..... :)


  • #9214
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    challengemaster wrote: »
    You seem to be a little mis-informed. There's a bit of a problem if the engine is in the passenger seat area :pac:

    Don't be giving me any more bad ideas!!!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-_Hmjgjn7c


  • #9215
    Bpmull
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,042 ✭✭✭Bpmull


    Got 4 wheel alignment done on the focus today. Made a huge difference as it was out a small bit. At least now it goes dead straight.


  • #9216
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    dgt wrote: »
    Meh.... Generic update....

    Tried to clean some wheels

    Before
    Image651.jpg

    Somewhat before and after
    Image652.jpg

    Need a lot more work....


    Give me an hour or two with them next time....;)


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  • #9217
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Get some turtle wax alloy wheel cleaner on them. I picked some up in the 3 for 2 offer yesterday and fook me, after only one pass they came up like new.

    Just need to agitate it with a small brush and rinse off after a few minutes.Once that's done spray on some turtle wax wet 'n' black for the tyres. I know people don't have a lot of faith in cheap sprays but cheap doesn't always mean it's ****e.


  • #9218
    Dord
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,817 ✭✭✭✭Dord


    Tesco had a special on Simoniz sprays recently and I picked up the alloy cleaner one. It worked great. Just spray on and wipe off. I could see the dirt and grease rolling off.


  • #9219
    Ronnie Beck
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,452 ✭✭✭Ronnie Beck


    Dord wrote: »
    Tesco had a special on Simoniz sprays recently and I picked up the alloy cleaner one. It worked great. Just spray on and wipe off. I could see the dirt and grease rolling off.


    Got that one here. I daycent enough alright. Bought a manky set of alloys and it took everything off bar a few spots of tar and the glue for the balancing weights.

    Payed 8 euro for it.


  • #9220
    Killinator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,523 ✭✭✭Killinator


    Cleaned the motor while the weather was decent, the weather says I did a decent job of it :D

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  • #9221
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Dord wrote: »
    Tesco had a special on Simoniz sprays recently and I picked up the alloy cleaner one. It worked great. Just spray on and wipe off. I could see the dirt and grease rolling off.

    I just brought the simoniz wax in tescos for 3.15 that was half price

    I have just used this stuff and the car looks great.


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  • #9222
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,275 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Replaced faulty handbrake cable (NCT failure reason), ordered new brake shoes from micksgarage. Gonna replace them next weekend (if they'll arrive on time). ;)


  • #9223
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 2,704 ✭ [Deleted User]


    de-tarred, clayed, polished and finished with wax

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    14364082-9614-45F8-B278-256BBC7A3CD2-3796-0000057E3A28D5E7.jpg

    then swopped halogen parking lights for leds

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  • #9224
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭cena


    I waxed the car today. What do ye think of the beading

    Bonnet

    2013-05-26-618.jpg

    Roof

    2013-05-26-619.jpg


  • #9225
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,424 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    cena wrote: »
    I waxed the car today. What do ye think of the beading

    Bonnet

    ?cid=D8BD84D94ABAE6EC&parQt=allmyphotos&parId=root&id=D8BD84D94ABAE6EC%21860!cid=D8BD84D94ABAE6EC&id=D8BD84D94ABAE6EC%21866&parQt=allmyphotos&parId=root

    Roof

    ?cid=D8BD84D94ABAE6EC&parQt=allmyphotos&parId=root&id=D8BD84D94ABAE6EC%21860!cid=D8BD84D94ABAE6EC&id=D8BD84D94ABAE6EC%21867&parQt=allmyphotos&parId=root

    Guessing those are your own private files on some sort of cloud storage service? Throwing up blanks for all of us.


  • #9226
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    Guessing those are your own private files on some sort of cloud storage service? Throwing up blanks for all of us.
    have fixed it


  • #9227
    Ded_Zebra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,792 ✭✭✭Ded_Zebra


    cena wrote: »
    have fixed it

    Not for me :(


  • #9228
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Just click the things on the above post


  • #9229
    brembo26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭brembo26


    cena wrote: »
    Just click the things on the above post

    Works now. Looks sweet! :D


  • #9230
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Mighty fine beading. Wolfs body wrap?


  • #9231
    cena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,147 ✭✭✭✭cena


    Not at all. Was a wax on offer in tescos. simoniz wax for 3.15


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  • #9232
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,066 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    I removed the rev counter from my car and spent 2 hours polishing it with Biorb aquarium cleaner. The 8th gen Civics have a blue tinted anti glare film on the rev counter, and it scratches really badly. In any Civic i've sent, once rubbed with a cloth, it looks like somebody has used a brillo pad on it. The aquarium cleaner removes the anti glare film which in turn removes the scratches. It takes a hell of a lot of elbow grease though! It looks great now, and without the anti glare film, there still isn't any glare from the sun :D

    I also put on the locking nuts that I bought about a month ago!


  • #9233
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,541 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Will you post pics, I have a scratch on my rev counter driving me mad, would be wary of removing the film though.


  • #9234
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,066 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Will you post pics, I have a scratch on my rev counter driving me mad, would be wary of removing the film though.

    Don't think i've any before pics, but I will take some after pics tomorrow. Or else I might just rob a few pics from the Civic owners forum and show you how big a difference it makes!


  • #9235
    advertsfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    Auto pulita! Also changed to new chrome indicator bulbs since the last ones blew quickly (I "may" have forgot to use gloves) :D

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  • #9236
    Speedway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭Speedway


    Added the VW bluetooth audio to the car this weekend.Bit of a job to remove all the trim and run the wiring nicely.
    (correct photo links now added)

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    All cleaned up and Mic hidden in the overhead light panel

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  • #9237
    Black_Knight
    Moderators Posts: 12,424 ✭✭✭✭Black_Knight


    Speedway wrote: »
    Added the VW bluetooth audio to the car this weekend.Bit of a job to remove all the trim and run the wiring nicely.

    How much was the VW bluetooth if you dont mind me asking? Ive only seen them going for crazy money.


  • #9238
    Speedway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 565 ✭✭✭Speedway


    Black_Knight wrote: »
    How much was the VW bluetooth if you dont mind me asking? Ive only seen them going for crazy money.

    Ya they can be stupid money. I got mine from car systems.pl for 211 euro including UPS shipping.
    I was pretty happy with it because I've paid roughly that for 3rd party and Parrot Bluetooth systems before.
    It does need to be coded in using VCDS after the install too.


  • #9239
    166man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,575 ✭✭✭166man


    advertsfox wrote: »
    Auto pulita! Also changed to new chrome indicator bulbs since the last ones blew quickly (I "may" have forgot to use gloves) :D

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    Dare I say you need alloys so badly.....

    Sorry! :o


  • #9240
    advertsfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭advertsfox


    166man wrote: »
    Dare I say you need alloys so badly.....

    Sorry! :o
    Oh I totally agree mate, I have them already just waiting to be fit but I need to get tyres :(

    They're from a Stilo, got wobbly bolts in all - here's how it will look (bar the fogs, colour coded handles and mirrors and overall shine) :)

    w5e9oe7.jpg


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  • #9241
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,271 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Took the day off/working from home and just finished cleaning out the Passat over lunchtime, took her down for a wash and then hoovered & polished the interior.

    All going to plan tomorrow there'll be an A6 in her place. Will miss it all the same.. 5 years and just under 200,000 km together and never given me any problems beyond normal (frequent!) servicing and wear and tear stuff.


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